Pretty Parasol
1039 · #AC5D3E · LRV 18 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Burnt Cinnamon9
- 2Pretty Parasol18
- 3Caramelized35
- 4Venetian Plaster42
What Color Is Pretty Parasol, Really?
Pretty Parasol reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Hirshfield's 1039 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Pretty Parasol
Pretty Parasol works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
How Lighting Changes Pretty Parasol
With an LRV of 18, Pretty Parasol is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Pretty Parasol are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1039 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Earthen JugSW 7703 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.4 | 17 | Color page → |
| Behr | Colorful LeavesM190-7 · Behr | 2.0 | 17 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Pilgrimage Foliage2175-20 · Benjamin Moore | 1.8 | 16 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Bear Claw2004-5A · Valspar | 1.3 | 17.3 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Fragrant ClovesPPG1199-7 · PPG / Glidden | 1.6 | 17 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Fragrant ClovesPPG1199-7 · Glidden | 1.6 | 17 | Color page → |
Similar Hirshfield's Colors
The nearest shades to Pretty Parasol within Hirshfield's's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #AC5D3E in HSL space. Pair Pretty Parasol with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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